[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2625-E2626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO BERNIE FECHTEL

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this moment to recognize the 
work of

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Bernie Fechtel of Jefferson City, Missouri. A successful businessman in 
central Missouri, Mr. Fechtel served as the Chairman of the Board for 
the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce in 2007.
  During his time as Chairman, the local Chamber was awarded the 
Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's ``Chamber of the Year'' 
award in recognition of the Chamber's effectiveness and efficiency in 
implementing its economic goals. Jefferson City is the fifth city in 
history to receive this distinguished award.
  Mr. Fechtel will continue to serve the Jefferson City Chamber of 
Commerce in 2008 as it's Chairman-Emeritus. I trust that Members of the 
House will join me in thanking Bernie Fechtel for his outstanding 
leadership and vision.

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